10 Actors Who Have Played Superman

The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster and first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1. Since his origin, he has become a popular figure among comic book fans. The American comic book character Superman has appeared in many types of media. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, Superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions. Here are ten actors who have played this macho, son of Krypton with no weakness except one.

Posted On November 6th, 2020

Kirk Alyn

Kirk Alyn is best known for being the first actor to play Superman. Due to his contribution, in 1985, DC Comics named Alyn as one of the honorees in the company's 50th-anniversary publication Fifty Who Made DC Great.

George Reeves

Reeves was offered the role of Superman in a new television series titled Adventures of Superman. He was initially reluctant to take the role because, like many actors of his time, he considered television unimportant and believed few would see his work. However, it became the highlight of his career.

Christopher Reeve

Reeve is best known for playing the title role in the groundbreaking movie Superman and its three sequels. He was the most successful Superman and actually brought to this hero its Hollywood aspect. After his acclaimed performances in Superman and Superman II, Reeve declined many roles in action movies, choosing instead to work in small films and plays with more complex characters

John Haymes Newton

He is known for his regular roles on the television programs Superboy as Clark Kent in the show's first season. Following Reeve’s performance was hard. While fans loved him as the television’s Superman he did not work in Superman films

Gerard Christopher

He was the second actor to play the role of Superboy in the television series of the same name, replacing John Haymes Newton who played the role in season one. He later became the producer and writer of the series.

Dean Cain

Dean Cain played Clark Kent/Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. At the height of its popularity, the program would bring in an average of at least 15 million viewers per episode. The series ran for four seasons, ending in 1997.

Tom Welling

He is best known for his role as Clark Kent in The WB/The CW superhero drama Smallville (2001–2011). He has been nominated for and received several awards for his role as Clark Kent and received immense appreciation from fans in the skin of SOn of Krypton.

Brandon Routh

In 2006, Brandon Routh became Superman in the much awaited Superman Returns. He was spotted by Singer after he viewed Routh's videotaped audition. Singer, who has since stated that Routh was the embodiment of "our collective memory of Superman," was impressed by Routh's resemblance to the comic book icon which reminded him of Chritopher Reeve.

Tyler Hoechlin

Hoechlin played Superman in the Arrowverse series Supergirl and Superman & Lois. As producer Greg Berlanti's first choice for the role, he did not have to audition.Describing the casting as "surreal" Hoechlin said he hoped to successfully embody the optimism of the character and maintain the idea of Superman as a symbol of hope.

Henry Cavill

Cavill gained international recognition with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Justice League (2017).